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label

 

[ ˈleɪbəl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

product

A small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it.

Synonyms

sticker, tab, tag

Examples of usage

  • The label on the bottle said it was made in Italy.
  • The clothing had the size label sewn into the collar.
Context #2 | Verb

identify

To attach a label to something in order to identify or categorize it.

Synonyms

describe, mark, tag

Examples of usage

  • She labeled all the boxes with different colors for easy identification.
  • The files were carefully labeled and organized.

Translations

Translations of the word "label" in other languages:

🇵🇹 etiqueta

🇮🇳 लेबल

🇩🇪 Etikett

🇮🇩 label

🇺🇦 мітка

🇵🇱 etykieta

🇯🇵 ラベル

🇫🇷 étiquette

🇪🇸 etiqueta

🇹🇷 etiket

🇰🇷 라벨

🇸🇦 ملصق

🇨🇿 štítek

🇸🇰 označenie

🇨🇳 标签

🇸🇮 označba

🇮🇸 merki

🇰🇿 жапсырма

🇬🇪 ნიშანი

🇦🇿 etiket

🇲🇽 etiqueta

Etymology

The word 'label' originated from the Old French word 'labell' which meant a small strip or tag. The usage of 'label' evolved over time to refer to a small piece of paper or material attached to an object. In modern times, labels are commonly used for identification, categorization, and information purposes in various industries.

See also: lab, labium, labour.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,998, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.